The mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Georgia Chapter is to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis.

The vision of the National MS Society - Georgia Chapter is that people with MS and their families will live their lives to the fullest capability for the enrichment of society and for their own personal fulfillment.

Description:
The MS Society- Georgia Chapter raises funds through our Walk MS and Bike MS events across the state as well as from sponsorship and third party events. Money raised goes towards research efforts as well as client programs and services for the more than 8,500 Georgians with MS.

Volunteers
The MS Society - Georgia Chapter relies on the skills and talents of thousands of volunteers to carry out services and fundraising programs. Whether you want a short-term assignment or an on-going involvement, we can meet your scheduling needs. If you are interested in any of the following opportunities, contact the National MS Society - Georgia Chapter.

History:
The Georgia Chapter of the National MS Society was chartered in April 1953 and is one of sixty-one chapters in the U.S. Its staff serves clients in 159 counties in Georgia and along with hundreds of volunteers, raises more than $1.5 million annually from events such as the Bike MS:Cox Atlanta Ride, the Bike MS: Georgia Power Savannah Ride and eight MS Walks. Eighty-one cents of every dollar raised goes directly to local programs and research. The Georgia Chapter provides programs and services to more than 8,500 individuals with MS, plus family members and friends affected by MS. We help clients through direct financial assistance, respite care, transportation, MS clinics, self-help groups and peer counseling, community information and referrals, education, chapter publications, and recreational and social programs. On the healthcare front, the Georgia Chapter conducts in-service training for healthcare professionals to advance their knowledge of MS.

Contact person: Amanda Karnik, Community Development Manager, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (678) 672-1015

Address:

1117 Perimeter Center W Suite E101 Atlanta, GA 30338 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.nationalmssociety.org/gaa

Directions:

Take 400N and exit at 5A- Abernathy towards Dunwoody. Abernathy becomes Perimeter Center West. Building 1117 will be on your right across the street from the Sandy Springs MARTA Station. Enter through the East entrance and we are the first office on the left, E101.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Sandy Springs,   Walk distance (in minutes): 2-5   Nearest Bus Stop: Sandy Springs, 2-5 minute walk

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